Silver Creek CSD

Silver Creek Central School District anticipates the following instructional vacancy for the 2022-2023 academic year: ELEMENTARY TEACHER (PREKINDERGARTEN to GRADE 5) This is a full-time, probationary position. QUALIFICATIONS: New York State Certification in the following ( or equivalent): • Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) • Early Childhood Education (Birth to Grade 2) CANDIDATES MUST HAVE: • Ability to work collaboratively with parents, students, teachers and administrative staff over the PK-12 continuum • Preferred certification to teach Pre-Kindergarten to grade 6 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan for and provide effective instruction, consistent with district curriculum expectations and the New York State Next Generation learning standards to elementary students. APPLY TO: Applications are available online at Western New York School Application System: www.wnyric.org/application DEADLINE TO APPLY: July 28, 2022 #wearesilvercreek #wearehiring #blackknightpride #BKP

𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦: Several teachers of Silver Creek Central School District were nominated for the 2022 Buffalo Bills M&T Bank Touchdown of Teachers program this past spring. The following Silver Creek CSD teachers were recommended as deserving of recognition for "going above and beyond" in their job: ▪️ Elizabeth Bromsted ▪️ Justin Cerne ▪️ Lexi Connor ▪️ Janet Decker ▪️ Mackenzie Elliott ▪️ Lisa Estee ▪️ Kristen Foley Read more about the 12th annual Touchdown for Teachers results here: https://www.buffalobills.com/photos/touchdown-for-teachers-2022#4f24ed33-b2df-412c-82a4-ae8b90b11011

𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧: Thank you to the Class of 2022 at Silver Creek High for gifting the school two Adirondack style chairs for the courtyard across from the library. The chairs, purchased from Sunset Backyard Living on routes. 5 & 20 in Irving, were delivered to the school Wednesday, July 6, 2022, by class treasurer Amanda Ippolito and her father, Timothy. These beautiful chairs -- made of recycled plastic -- are durable, all-season pieces to be enjoyed by our Black Knights for years to come.

Parent Teacher Student Association meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month* at 6:30 p.m. in the Silver Creek High School cafeteria. Meetings for 2022-2023 are scheduled: October 5 November 2 December 7 January 4 February 1 March 1 April 12 May 3 June 7 *If there is no school on the first Wednesday, the meeting moves to the following week.

Please note the district playground is unavailable to the public while summer school is in session. Summer school hours are M-TH 7:30 am - 12:30 pm July 12-August 12.

Silver Creek Central School District is hiring a SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER and a CLERK II. 2022-2023 INSTRUCTIONAL VACANCY NOTICE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Full Time Probationary Position ELIGIBILITY: Candidate must have NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities 7-12. Preference given to those dual certified in Science 7-12 or Mathematics -12, but all candidates welcome to apply. REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education DESCRIPTION: Eligible candidates must plan for, provide, and document instruction to students with disabilities in a variety of settings, as mandated on Individual Education Plans. Instruction must be aligned with the New York State. Next Generation Learning Standards at each grade level and NYS regulations governing the provision of special education services. Candidate must be able to work collaboratively with co-professionals, effectively communicate with parents/guardians, and complete assessments and reporting as appropriate. DUTIES: 1. Consult and team with teachers to meet the needs of students Individual Education Programs. 2. Complete assessment, documentation and progress monitoring of students individualized goals by collecting and reporting data. 3. Utilize curriculum provided by the district to plan for, provide, and document instruction. 4. Differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities on your caseload. 5. Develop and report on students Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). 6. Attend student's IEP meetings as assigned. 7. Provide parent support and education, as needed. 8. Collaborate with the educational team in supporting student needs across school settings. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Previous experience with students with disabilities preferred. 2. Knowledge and understanding of the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards 3. Awareness of Inclusion/Consultant Teacher/Co-Teach teaching models 4. Knowledge of the continuum of services for students with disabilities 5. Flexibility and strong communication skills APPLY TO: Applications are available on line at Western New York School Application System www.wnyric.org/application DEADLINE TO APPLY: July 22, 2022. ********************************************* 2022-2023 NON-INSTRUCTIONAL VACANCY NOTICE: PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT: CLERK II / 12 MONTH, FULL TIME (CIVIL SERVICE CLERK II QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY) DUTIES: 1. Primary assignment in the District Office for Pupil Personnel Services 2. Primary responsible for attendance tracking and supporting enrollment/transfers 3. Receives and organizes work to be processed and recorded 4. Answers phones, takes messages, provides general information 5. Enter/retrieve information using computer database/spreadsheet software 6. Operate office machines and equipment 7. Extract, compile and maintain office and database reports 8. Other work as assigned REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must meet Civil Service requirements for Clerk II title 2. Possess a positive attitude, initiative, confidentiality, professionalism and ethical conduct in all aspects of the work environment. 3. Possess exceptional customer service skills and maintain excellent working relationships. 4. Possess excellent written and oral communication skills. 5. Dependable, punctual, excellent organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, and maintain follow­through. REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education COMPENSATION: Per CSEA Contract APPLY TO: Applications are available online at Western New York School Application System www.wnyric.com/application If applicant is not currently in the process of being qualified for Civil Service under the Clerk II title, a Civil Service application should be submitted additionally and separately from the WNYRIC application. DEADLINE TO APPLY: July 27, 2022 Chautauqua County Competitive Class County Grade 4 / CLERK II DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for the performance of standard clerical tasks including the use of a personal computer and other office equipment. Specific duties vary with the needs of the department. Procedures are usually fixed but detailed instructions are given for new or difficult assignments. Work is reviewed by direct observation, checking completed work, periodic or spot checks, cross-checking or other steps in the clerical process and involves regular contacts with the general public on routine matters. This position differs from Operations Assistant in that duties of a Clerk II involve less complex operations than an Operations Assistant and tend to be routine in nature. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: • Receives and organizes work to be processed and recorded; • Contacts clients, vendors, and/or insurance carriers to obtain additional information or to update information; Answer telephone and take messages or provides callers with general information; • Prepares stores and retrieves lists and documents; • Updates and stores department forms on a computer using word processing software; • Orders office supplies and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; • Sorts, dale stamps and distributes mail and packages; • Maintains alphabetic, numeric and/or chronological files of correspondence, documents and materials by coding and • filing new material, searching for requested material and periodically purging obsolete material; • Schedules meetings and appointments; • Operates a variety of office machines and equipment • May serve as a receptionist and greet clients and/or visitors and provide general information; • May enter and retrieve information using computer database/spreadsheet software; • May perform routine keyboarding functions including preparing documents and forms using a typewriter or computer; Extracts compiles and maintains simple office and database reports; • May collect fees and account for monies received; • May prepare and maintain time records and payroll data.· FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of modem office terminology, procedures, equipment and business English; working knowledge of the principles and practices of computerized records maintenance; ability to us e a typewriter and computer keyboard; ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort and concentration; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to maintain neat and legible records; ability to meet and deal with the public effectively; mental alertness; neat appearance; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) months of clerical experience which shall have involved typing or computer data entry. NOTE: Attendance at a recognized business or secretarial school with an emphasis on stenography, typing or computer data entry may be substituted on a month for month basis for experience. Revised 12/23/2011

4th QUARTER HONOR ROLLS AT SCCS The honor rolls for the fourth quarter of the 2021-2022 academic year at Silver Creek High School and Silver Creek Middle School have been announced. Congratulations to all the Black Knights who earned this recognition. HONOR ROLL 12th grade: Genevieve Balestrieri, Jayce Balestrieri, Jade Bouvier, Tessa Brunner, Alyssa Castle, Nico Crino, Maggie Estee, Autumn Gregory, Riley Herling, Amanda Ippolito, Victoria Iskra, Daisy League, Diana Meouchi, Alley Miller, Jonathan Newton, Kaylee Pavlovitch, Emily Purdy, Nadia Restivo, Abigail Rice, Caden Richter, Emily Schneider, Tabitha Shevlin, Miranda Stalker, and Roger Williams. 11th grade: Brianna Allen, Maider Arenas-Aparisi, Emily Barlette-Dye, Payton Brennan, Wyatt Breton, Jessica Didas, Emma Forthman, Kaylee Hutchison, Aidan Jamison, Dominic Kemp, Jeremy Kral, Ryleigh Lawton, Amber Lockwood, Nova Logan, Jakeb Millar, Maya Monroy, Brenna Newton, Brayson Parsell, Jessica Pulver, Brady Quiter, Samantha Rankin, Andrew Rice, Harmony Sinders, Jackson Williams, Melanie Wilson, and Matthew Woleben. 10th grade: Rachael Beadle, Thomas Boothe, Emily Bowers, Tessa Braidich, Kendal Brunn, Tristan Carstens, Sarah Cross, Julie Decker, Karli Deet, Joel Dolce, Katelyn Gard, Matthew Gawron, Emma Gretschmann, Jorge Hasbun, Cassidy Haskins, Thomas Hogg, Caylin Langan, Levi Lawton, Dean League, Tyler Miller, Renee Soggs, Briana Spinuzza, John Steinwachs, Gracelyn Swan, Stephanie VanCheri, Kaelee Weiskerger, Timothy Williams, Logan Winchell, and Payton Wood. 9th grade: Travis Brennan, Alayna Brillhart, Karissa Buchanan, Isabella Daniels, Josie Daniels, Michael Dispenza, Gary Dudek III, Brady Eick, Jacquelyn Flick, Tyler Januchowski, Alexander Karnes, Makayla Kelly, Trent Lack, Bennett Pomroy, Cody Ramirez, Brayden Stalter, Ethan Vecchio, Olivia Watkins, and Kaden Weeks. 8th grade: Ella Austin, Samuel Bowers, Nathan Cross, Ryleigh Hanner, Irelynd Henry, Shylor Maybee, Mackenzie Mosher, Vincent Olmstead, Autumn Rice, Haleigh Salisbury, Lacey Tarnowski, and Sebastian Yaskow. 7th grade: Brenden Alexander, Andrew Arnold Jr, Emily Bain, Madison Blair, Kiele Boedo, Eli Cook, Lillian DeNisco, Caden Fote, Abigail Gawron, Calem Izzo, Khloe Karnes, Owen Kilburn, Marek Kowal, Everett LeBarron, Vigo Meyer, Benjamin O'Dell, Jenesis Osieja, Liana Parsell, Gage Reilly, Priya Sakpal, Rowan Sebouhian, Molly Shaw, Jalyn Smith, Gwendolyn Souter, Caley Warner, Zoey Westbrook, and Lottie Zeller. 6th grade: Carter Breton, Gillian Capitano, Shaun DeYoung, Alexa Dieteman, Alaina Edwards, Lilly Fox, Claire Gonzalez, Christian Hatfield, Jennalynn Hughes, Olyvia Legere, Eliza Mahaney, Leah Mays, Leah Merchant, Sofia Natal, Cody Neubauer, Noah Pears, Vince Prinzbach, Gracelin Stevens, Daniel Thies Jr, Dominic Valvo, Mira Wade, Alanna Waite, Aubrey Waite, Layla Weiskerger, Liliana Wickmark, and Alexis Wicks. CREDIT ROLL 12th grade: Nathanial Barlette-Dye, Luis Barreto, Alex Bass, Savannah Delmonte, Jonah Fox, Braydon Gilbert, Laura-Jo Hansen, Zackary Hycner, Brooklyn Karcz, Tesa Karcz, Lyssa Kemp, Hunter Larson, Alivia Penman, Alexandra Rocque, Grace Ruttenbur, Blake Seeley, and Tyler Sutter. 11th grade: Christian Borrello, Tory Cook, Dylan D'Amico, Wyatt Golembieski, Melody Heath, Makayla Hilliker, Kayla Johns, Shawn Kelly III, Isabella Kmitch, Caden Martinez, Dylan Miller, Grace Mullen, Dawson Russo, Mackenzie Steinwachs, and Eva Tytka. 10th grade: Hayley Banach, Gabriel Bistrisky, Raymond Cortes II, Jack Ewing, Owen Lewis, Liam Matney, Morgan Murphy, Lily Prince-Rivera, Jasmin Richmond, Robert Roth, and Denver Scheffer. 9th grade: Jonathan Castle, Gavin Defries, Marissa Grisanti, Emily Houck, Cameron Ingram, Benjamin Layton, Katarina Restivo, Adeline Richardson, Brock Stern, and Thomas Switala. 8th grade: Meadow Azzarella, Bella Banach, Kimberly Bauer, Logan Breton, Christian Carver, Skyla Gates, Joshua Guadagno, Amelia Hammer, Nathaniel Mays, Brianna Nehrbass, Lucas Nosbisch, Alexandria Parks, Jonathan Pilski, Hailie Rybij, and Colin Shumaker. 7th grade: Brenden Baker, Gabriella Dudek, Kimberly Houck, Michael Lowe, and Calvin Matney. 6th grade: Payton Cain, Wyatt Dabney, Jessie George Jr, Madelyn Halstrom, Damien Krajewski, Brooke Perryman, Isabelle Shumaker, and Antonio Vega. Dunkirk P-TECH High Honor Roll: Lorenzo Tarnowski, Chace Fisher, and Scott Flick. Merit Roll: Riley Diate.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Congratulations to Silver Creek High’s KAYLEE HUTCHISON on being named to the 2022 Dunkirk Observer/The Post-Journal Softball All-Stars! 👏 🥎 💪 🎉 🤩🖤💛 Read more: https://www.observertoday.com/sports/local-sports/2022/07/2022-observer-post-journal-softball-all-stars/ #ICYMI #BlackKnightPride #BKP

At our reorganizational meeting tonight, we welcomed new Board of Education member Michael Grisanti. We also appointed Heather Krystofiak as Elementary Principal to begin on August 8, and Shannon Matson as Assistant Elementary Principal to begin July 18. Please give them all a warm Black Knight welcome! #BKP 🖤💛

COVID-19 Vaccine is finally available for young children ages 6 months to 4 year and Chautauqua County Health Department is facilitating two upcoming clinics: Jamestown Community College July 13 and August 10 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Carnahan Building – 241 James Ave., Jamestown, NY 14701 SUNY Fredonia July 14 and August 11 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Steele Hall Natatorium Lobby – 280 Central Ave., Fredonia, NY 14063 They will be offering Moderna vaccine for all age groups. Moderna is a two-shot series with the second dose occurring 4 weeks after the first dose. Additionally, they will provide vaccinations by appointment at their office in Mayville, and other community providers and pharmacies can provide vaccinations. Pharmacies providing the vaccine are listed on our website: https://chqgov.com/public.../covid-19-vaccination-clinics. The benefit of COVID-19 vaccines, like other vaccines, is that those vaccinated get protection without risking the potentially serious consequences of getting sick with COVID-19. Vaccinating children can also help relieve the strain on families by providing greater confidence in children participating in childcare, school, and other activities, as well as minimizing the spread of COVID-19 to older or immunocompromised loved ones.

*courtesy post* We encourage our Black Knight family to support the special 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗟 𝗥𝗨𝗡/𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟲 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬 𝗮.𝗺. at various locations around Chautauqua County, including Tim Hortons. The annual Laurel Run in Silver Creek is set Friday, July 15 & Saturday, July 16, 2022. To register visit: http://www.laurel-run.com Have a question? Email info@laurel-run.com.

Silver Creek Central School District is kicking off the 2022-2023 academic year by hosting the Board of Education's annual REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at 6 p.m. Please join us! 🏫🗓💛🖤

Happy 4th of July to our Black Knight family from Silver Creek Central School District! 🇺🇸💛🖤🎇

Silver Creek Central School District anticipates several teaching vacancies for the 2022-2023 academic year. HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER The Silver Creek Central School District has an immediate opening for a probationary High School Social Studies Teacher. Requirements: • New York State Certification in Social Studies 7-12 • Experience utilizing Microsoft Teams as an educational platform • Experience working in a Special Education, co-teach classroom • Knowledge of the NYS Standards and Assessments • Ability to construct and integrate assessments that parallel state testing models • Ability to assess data and target student deficiencies to drive instruction • Ability to infuse the use of technology to implement and support instruction • Knowledge of the Common Core State Standards. • Knowledge of or ability to work within an Inclusion Model. Job Description: The teacher will: • Provide direct instruction in the following areas: Global 10, possible Social Studies electives. • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects. • Utilize a variety of instructional techniques consistent with Social Studies content standards • Have the ability to create a positive classroom environment that is conducive to student achievement. • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy. • The candidate will be able to instruct students in content and skills in accordance with the demands of the NYS Social Studies curriculum high school. Lessons will be administered to optimize student engagement and reflect the intellectual and developmental needs and characteristics of young adults. Instruction should incorporate the use of technology and reflect knowledge and application of parallel assessments indicative of the Core Standards. The teacher must be able to function as a member of a team as well as provide the support for a co-teach model within the inclusion frameworks. Submission of Applications: Applications are available online at Western New York School Application System: Www.wnyric.org/application Deadline to apply: July 8, 2022 ********************************* HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER The Silver Creek Central School District has an anticipated opening for a probationary High School English Teacher. Requirements: • New York State Certification in English 7-12 • Experience utilizing Microsoft Teams as an educational platform • Experience working in a Special Education, co-teach classroom Job Description: The teacher will: • Provide direct instruction in the following areas: English Language Arts 9-12, AIS, Journalism, Creative Writing • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects • Utilize a variety of instructional techniques consistent with ELA Common Core content standards • Have the ability to create a positive classroom environment that is conducive to student achievement • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy • Experience with preparation for the New York State Regents in English Language Arts (ELA) • Must be able to effectively communicate with parents, and complete assessments and reporting as appropriate. Submission of Applications: Applications are available online at Western New York School Application System: www.wnyric.org/application Deadline to apply: July 8, 2022 ************************************ TEACHING ASSISTANT (1.0 FTE) Silver Creek High School has an immediate opening for a teaching assistant assigned to the high school. Requirements: • NYS Teaching Assistant certificate • Knowledge of the Core Standards • Familiarity with modifying curriculum to meet individual student needs. Job description: The Teaching Assistant will: • Provide direct supervision in the following areas: In-School Suspension, Behavior Intervention, Academic Intervention, VADIR/NYSED DATA Reporting • Establish clear objectives and structures for the ISS room • Utilize a variety of instructional and behavioral techniques consistent with SCCS values • Have the ability to create a positive classroom environment that is conducive to student achievement, academic and behavioral recovery • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policies Salary: As per terms of the Silver Creek Teacher's Association contract. Submission of Application: Applications are available online at Western New York School Application System: www.wnyric.org/application Deadline to Apply: July 8, 2022

SUMMER SWIM PROGRAM AT SCCS The Summer Swim Program at Silver Creek Central School District is designed to give students age 5 and older the opportunity to improve on their swimming skills. Lessons begin July 12, 2022, and end August 1, 2022. Most lessons will be 2 days per week for 30 minutes each. Registration for a group will be based upon a first registered first served basis. There is no guarantee of enrollment in a particular group. Registration forms are due by Friday, July 8, 2022. There will be no confirmation of lesson groups and times unless there is a change to your request. Please see the dates in the online registration form for each group: https://bit.ly/3AolorL

BUDDING WRITERS & ARTISTS The fifth-grade team at Silver Creek Elementary recently recognized the winners of its first-ever cover and essay contest. During their English Language Arts block, students were asked to write about, “What Elementary School Means to Me” and librarian Mrs. Paula Michalak, chose two students who will read their essays at the ceremony Friday, June 17, 2022. The two essay winners were Lilly Shaw and Preston Walters. In addition to the essay, the entire fifth-grade class drew pictures that represented Silver Creek Elementary. All the pictures were judged by art teacher Mrs. Anderson and the winners are Charlotte Dabney and Lucas Charles. Please join us in congratulating these Black Knights and celebrating the class of 2029!

Congratulations to the Class of 2022 of Silver Creek High! 🎓🙌🖤💛 Read more via the Dunkirk Observer: https://www.observertoday.com/news/latest-news/2022/06/incredible-silver-creek-grads-celebrated/

DOUBLE HAPPINESS: Fifth-graders had a “clap out” throughout Silver Creek Elementary School and the hallways this week (June 21-23, 2022) were lined with students ready to send them off to middle school! 👏 In addition, our fifth-grade team teachers are pictured with 2021-2022 retirees Julie Harford and Wendy Giampaolo. 👋 Please join us in wishing all the best to them on the next chapter in their lives!

𝗞𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗧 𝗨𝗣 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 The inaugural Charity Kickball Tournament to benefit the Silver Creek Food Pantry and FeedMore WNY was held recently (Thursday, June 9, 2022) on the campus of Silver Creek Central School District. 🦵⚽️💛🖤 The kickball tourney saw 30 students split into four teams while 20 educators were divided into two teams for an afternoon of fun, giving back, teamwork and lots of Black Knight spirit. Inspired by their experience attending a Ukraine symposium in May 2022, the students who participated talked with social studies teacher Jessica Kardashian about what they could do to give back in a multitude of ways. Fourteen freshmen attendees and Principal Kyle Yelich brainstormed what could be done on campus and locally to benefit our community and give back. They decided that a kickball tournament would be the way to go and we brought it to fruition with under a month of planning. Each player had a “fee” of five canned goods and, once signed up, were randomly separated into teams: the New Kicks on the Block, the Lethal Weapons, the Blue Sox and the Blue Jays. All teams had to decide their captains, uniforms and team name and choose their placements to help build the teamwork spirit. While Mrs. Kardashian coordinated the event, about 20 SCCS staff stepped up to play, pitch, officiate and support! Principal Yelich pitched game 1, Mr. Johnson game 2, Mr. Prevet game 3 and Mr. Sadler the student championship. Mr. Hamms offered to officiate and was aided by our pitchers when they weren't on the mound. They also had Team Awesome (The A team), and S.K.I.L.L.S (Superior Kicks International Leisure League Supreme of Kickball). S.K.I.L.L.S reigned superior in this tournament, but there is talk of a rematch! “I cannot thank my colleagues enough for supporting me, our kids, this endeavor and bringing so much spirit into it,” says Kardashian. The student championship came down to Blue Sox vs. Blue Jays (who ironically wore red) and the Blue Jays won it for all of the gold! The winners each received a trophy and bragging rights, but they were all winners for showing an incredible amount of school spirit, raising $40 and collecting more than 200 canned goods to split between the Silver creek Food Pantry and FeedMore WNY. “I couldn't be prouder of the kids who planned, played, volunteered and my colleagues who helped to make this such a success,” says Kardashian. “It will now become a yearly event that I think anyone and everyone who attended will be greatly looking forward to.”

The Knights Against Cancer club of Silver Creek Central School District headed back to Kevin Guest House in Buffalo recently (Wednesday, June 8, 2022) to cook dinner in person for the first time since February 2020. Our dedicated Black Knight volunteers have been preparing food and dropping it off over the past couple years, but this was the first time they were allowed back on campus to do one of their favorite community service events and give to those staying at Kevin Guest House while either they or a family member receive medical treatment at a Buffalo-area hospital. “While typically we cook in the kitchen and enjoy our meal with the guests, this time we cooked outside and individually wrapped all of the goodies for each guest,” says club advisor and teacher Jessica Kardashian. “Our club feels extremely fortunate to get to have this opportunity and to be able to be one of the first returning groups as we have been volunteering the past five years and our group is well known among the employees.” Silver Creek’s KAC club provided a meal of grilled hot dogs, pasta salad, grilled corn on the cob and homemade strawberry shortcakes for dessert. “It was a pivotal moment for our group as the dynamic has changed and some of our members who started high school volunteering were able to go one last time with us before graduating and it was full circle,” says Kardashian. We love watching our staff and students share these meaningful experiences and make a difference in our region. Way to go, Knights Against Cancer!